Samantha's band, the Zettabytes, is meeting with little success, so her friend Roscoe uses his knowledge of technology designed by his father to create a holographic lead singer, Loretta Modern. The band instantly becomes successful, but Samantha begins to feel alienated, Roscoe discovers feelings for Samantha, and Loretta struggles with individuality.
Visual Effects
Loretta's glitchy hologram effects—charmingly dated, surprisingly ambitious for TV
Costume
Samantha's butterfly clips and low-rise jeans: archaeological evidence of 2004
Score
The Zettabytes' pop-rock bangers that absolutely slap unironically
Director
Mark A.Z. Dippé
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Mark A.Z. Dippé previously directed the 1997 Spawn movie—this is his wholesome pivot.
Released during Disney Channel's original movie golden age, it perfectly captures pre-YouTube anxieties about digital performers replacing 'real' artists.
US
JO
